Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-126
Exterior maintenance
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A. The exterior of a residential building shall be maintained structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the health and safety of the occupants and so as to protect the occupants from adverse environmental conditions. B. The exterior of a residential building shall be maintained so as to retain a neat appearance. Painting, protective coatings and other finishes on exterior surfaces shall conform to acceptable standards. Siding material shall be kept in good repair. C. The exterior of a residential building shall be maintained so as to prevent the decay of environmental quality and prevent the spread of blight.
Section 245-126 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances requires that the exteriors of residential buildings be kept structurally sound, sanitary, and visually orderly. Exterior surfaces — including paint, protective coatings, and siding — must meet acceptable standards and remain in good repair. The rule is designed to protect occupant health and safety while also preventing neighborhood blight and environmental decay.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code § 245-126, property owners and managers are generally expected to conduct regular inspections of exterior surfaces, including siding, paint, and protective coatings, to ensure they remain structurally sound and in good repair. Compliant operators typically address deterioration — such as peeling paint, damaged siding, or structural deficiencies — before conditions worsen to the point of posing health or safety concerns. Maintaining a neat exterior appearance and preventing blight are also affirmative obligations under this section, not merely aesthetic preferences.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-126 of the Sleepy Hollow Code gives residential occupants a basis to raise concerns when a building's exterior is structurally unsound, unsanitary, or in visible disrepair. Tenants who observe conditions such as deteriorating siding, failing paint or coatings, or structural deficiencies may report them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Sleepy Hollow. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how exterior maintenance violations under this provision may relate to broader habitability rights or other available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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